Employer Strategist

EmployAbilities Labour Force Link (LFL) Program seeks to fill a term-based, full-time position for an Employer Strategist supporting communities of St. Paul and Vegreville.

The Employer Strategist is responsible for the engagement & delivery of Labour Force Link services & supports to employers needing assistance with finding, keeping, advancing and retaining their workforces, within their respective community.

It is a hybrid position with staff working from home, booking meeting space in the LES (Lakeland Employment Services) or other agencies as needed and out and about meeting employers on site.
- **Location**:St. Paul/Vegreville
- **Part Time/Full Time**:Full Time
- **Term/Permanent**:Term Contract
- **Term End date**:March 31, 2026.
- **Hours of Work**:35 Hrs. per week
- **Salary**: Starting at $55,000 annually
- **Deadline for Submission**:Mar 15, 2024

**Your Responsibilities**:
**Demonstrate the Agency values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, integrity, and inclusiveness in all interactions and initiatives.**

**Intake and Assessment**:

- Determine employer eligibility and suitability for supports and services.
- Conduct employer needs assessments to identify the best approach to address acknowledged needs.

**Service Plan Development**:

- Support employers in developing service plans to address needs through applicable strategies, approaches, and timelines.
- Create and maintain up-to-date, accurate files, and timely documentation.

**Employer Development**:

- Promote the benefits and available support services to potential employers.
- Research and develop employer and industry relationships to understand local labor market conditions, available positions, required qualifications, and advancement opportunities.
- Research, develop, and implement project curriculum to address employer needs, technological changes, or labor market shifts.
- Promote and deliver various employer one-on-one and group workshops (face-to-face or virtually).
- Research grants and programs available to employers and assist them with paperwork.
- Maintain regular follow-up contact with employers using the most appropriate communication method.

**Community Involvement**:

- Represent the Agency and promote available supports, services, and programs to employers and the community through networking, presentations, conferences, job fairs, and other events.
- Develop excellent relationships with relevant organizations, government agencies, and industry associations to expand the employer support network.
- Undertake special tasks, research, projects, and other assignments within the Agency.
- Take the lead in organizing job fairs, employer connections, educational events, etc.

**Qualifications**:

- Degree/Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources or Economics preferred. Education plus related experience will also be considered
- Extensive knowledge and skill in identifying opportunities relating to labour force and employer needs
- Proven experience in understanding labor market dynamics, workforce development strategies, employer-employee relations, and business management principles.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with business/employer related programs and services
- Ability to establish positive working relationships with individual employers and employer associations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Valid Class five driver’s license with reliable vehicle
- Clear criminal record check.

**Why Join the Team**

We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, as well as a company culture that values _**collaboration**_, _**innovation**_, _**inclusion**_, _**compassion, **_and _**integrity**_.

We provide an inclusive workplace with a highly engaged team that collaborates, supports, recognizes, and celebrates each others’ differences.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package with RRSP matching, a professional development allowance, fifteen (15) paid personal days, telework as appropriate, and many additional perks.

**What Our Employees Have to Say**
- “I love my job and seeing how big of a difference we can make in people’s lives. I also am really thankful to have coworkers that genuinely care about one another and support each other.”_
- “Not only does EmployAbilities have good values, it demonstrates those values to clients and staff. It is the best environment that I have worked in, where my input is valued and all people are respected. EmployAbilities walks the talk.”_
- “I am finally doing what I have always wanted to do as a career. I love the fact I am helping change people’s lives one person at a time.”_
- “I love EmployAbilities, I've been here a long time because I still get excited when I tell people about EmployAbilities. I feel awesome about the work we do.”_

**How to Apply**

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